America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. The post America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner […]
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5 takeaways from New Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill
New Jersey legislators may vote on a contentious adult-use implementation bill this week. Here’s what’s in it. The post 5 takeaways from […]
How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag. The post How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor […]
South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization
South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote. […]
Who should Biden appoint? Drug policy leaders offer plenty of options
Biden’s attorney general, DEA head, and ‘drug czar’ will carry out his drug policies. Who should get the jobs? The post Who […]
Nebraska advocates aim for a marijuana legalization twofer in 2022
Foiled in their bid to legalize in 2020, advocates up the ante and go for both medical and adult-use measures in 2022. […]
History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell. The post History […]
The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?
Nope. But you can help make it so. The post The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now? appeared first […]
In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
The UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin. The post In historic move, United […]
Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as legalization takes effect
Nearly 6,000 cases are expected to be dropped in Maricopa County alone. The post Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as […]